Planning

EPOS Replacement Project

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Planning

14 Jun 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is initiating a procurement process for the 'EPOS Replacement Project.' This project is classified under the goods category and is aimed at enhancing payment solutions at its 50 sites in Edinburgh, with a further 47 sites requiring similar capabilities. The planning stage is currently in progress, with a key date for further notices set for 1st November 2021. The requested EPOS solution must seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations and Customer Engagement, while also providing functionalities for retail, catering, admissions, and online sales.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic point of sale solutions. Firms that offer integrated retail management systems, including ticketing and event bookings, will find this contract particularly suitable. Additionally, suppliers who can demonstrate their ability to provide innovative, out-of-the-box interface solutions will have a competitive edge, as the National Trust is open to suggestions that enhance its payment processing capabilities across various operational areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPOS Replacement Project

Notice Description

The Trust currently has 50 sites with a full EPOS Solution, with a further 47 sites which have the requirement to accept payments for items such as Membership or car parking. It is expected that this quantity is likely to be a minimum requirement with additional sites taking a full EPOS solution likely. Our replacement EPOS solution must interface with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations (F&O) and Customer Engagement (CE). We expect this to be an out-of-the-box interface solution. The types of EPOS solution we require to be included are sales and stock management for the following areas: -Retail -Catering -Admissions -On-Line Retail The Trust would welcome additional supplier suggestions to enable the Trust to fully evaluate the most appropriate additional options which we must also include: -Ticketing -Event Bookings -Memberships -Gift Aid

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust currently has 50 sites with a full EPOS Solution, with a further 47 sites which have the requirement to accept payments for items such as Membership or car parking. It is expected that this quantity is likely to be a minimum requirement with additional sites taking a full EPOS solution likely. Our replacement EPOS solution must interface with Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations (F&O) and Customer Engagement (CE). We expect this to be an out-of-the-box interface solution. The types of EPOS solution we require to be included are sales and stock management for the following areas: -Retail -Catering -Admissions -On-Line Retail The Trust would welcome additional supplier suggestions to enable the Trust to fully evaluate the most appropriate additional options which we must also include: -Ticketing -Event Bookings -Memberships -Gift Aid

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000657257
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418240
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Colin Heppenstall
Contact Email
procurement@nts.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4DF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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